Why Sun Gro product trials grow confidence

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For 96 years, Sun Gro Horticulture has been delivering quality and consistent products trusted by top growers across North America. With a strong focus on performance and innovation, our proven growing solutions drive exceptional results in commercial horticulture.

Switching growing media is a major decision that can impact every aspect of plant performance — from root development and uniformity to overall crop timing and quality. Every growing operation has specific conditions: climate, irrigation style, fertigation program, crop selection and container size, for example. A mix that performs well for one grower may not behave the same in another environment. Grower trials ensure the new media performs consistently under your specific conditions. Growers can use trials to gauge supplier support, grower technical expertise and service reliability — important factors that go beyond the bag and directly affect your success.

Sun Gro offers structured trials that allow growers to identify any adjustments needed in irrigation, feeding or cultural practices before scaling up, helping protect against costly crop loss or setbacks. Side-by-side trials with the current mix and the proposed new mix allow for direct comparison of rooting, growth rate, color, uniformity and finish time — so you can see the difference, not just hear the sales pitch.

By trialing first, growers can work with our team of regional Grower Specialists to fine-tune the mix, adjust production practices and ensure a smoother operational transition, reducing surprises during critical crop cycles.

Tailored for commercial operations in controlled environmental agriculture (CEA), greenhouses, vertical farming, indoor facilities, field-grown in containers (FGC) and hoophouses and backed by regional grower specialists, we provide expert support and services to ensure success at every stage of cultivation. Grower trials are not just about testing the media — it’s about testing the relationship, the performance and the trust that your business needs to move forward with confidence.

Experience the Sun Gro difference — where science, quality and grower success come together.